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by Marita Brune-Koch and Georg Koch
(6 September 2021) Freest is one of the last idyllic fishing villages on the German Baltic coast, near the island of Usedom. Fishing boats are rocking in the harbour. Nets, ropes and other fishing utensils complete the picture. Everything seems to be fine. But the idyll is deceptive. The fishermen can no longer make a living off fishing. The EU puts an end to them with its regulations.
by M. K. Bhadrakumar*
(8. September 2021) At the weekly briefing in Moscow on Thursday by the Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Russia will consider recognising Afghanistan’s new authorities once an inclusive government is formed in the country.
by Jozef Banáš*
(6 September 2021) All sensible people of sound mind are following with ever-growing concern the increase in Russophobia and the swirl of disinformation about Russia, her president and Russian activities at home and abroad.
by Joe Lauria*
(23 August 2021) Though the Taliban may be unpopular with many Afghans at least they are Afghans and not a propped-up government under foreign occupation.
Press release of IPPNW-Germany of 13 August 2021
(23 August 2021) The current developments in Afghanistan with the advance of the Taliban once again highlight the failure of the military mission. The medical peace organisation IPPNW (International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War) points out the enormous humanitarian consequences for the people in Afghanistan.
by Manlio Dinucci*
(23 August 2021) General Scott Miller, US and allied forces commander in Afghanistan, announced on April 25 the beginning of foreign troops withdrawal that should be completed by September 11, according to President Biden’s decision. Is the US ending the war waged for almost twenty years? In order to understand this communication, it is first of all necessary to consider the results of the war.